# Spring Prelude: Second Kharkov, May 1942

Spring Prelude: Second Kharkov, May 1942 is a board game for 1–4 players. Ludoya players call it best with 2. The cheapest copy in stock is $57.64 (United States).

- **Players:** 1–4 (best with 2)
- **Complexity:** 2.5 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2025
- **Categories:** Wargame, World War II
- **Mechanics:** Simulation, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Zone of Control
- **Owned by:** 1 Ludoya players

**Designers:** Greg Blanchett

**Artists:** Ilya Kudriashov

**Publishers:** Compass Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Board Game Bliss | 80.95 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/spring-prelude-second-kharkov-may-1942 |
| Alphaspel | 750 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/210337-spring-prelude-second-kharkov-may-1942 |
| Good Games | 133.95 $ | https://www.goodgames.com.au/products/spring-prelude-second-kharkov-may-1942 |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/spring-prelude-second-kharkov-may-1942)
- [Spring Prelude: Second Kharkov, May 1942 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/spring-prelude-second-kharkov-may-1942)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188965)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._